Andy Plesser, 02.09.2012

CBS is kicking off a robust slate of pre-Grammys programming online starting on Friday February 10 for the three days leading up to the music industr...

Taryn Haight, 01.25.2012

Music Supervisor, Freelance Music Writer

The past year has been quite the journey for Joy Williams and John Paul White -- a pair that only connected a few short years ago, during a music writing job in 2008.

Jon Chattman, 02.01.2012

Published Author, thecheappop.com/asidesmusic.com founder, Blogger

In an effort to stand out, which is really impossible this time of the year, I'm posting my top 20 songs of the year, and top 11 albums, as in... 2011.

Michal Shapiro, 09.05.2011

World music journalist

By lumping together certain ethnic musical forms, it makes it far harder for the artists involved in those genres to get the acknowledgement that the Grammy award bestows, and the career benefits thereof.

Richard Laermer, 05.25.2011

Trendspotting Provocateur

Entertainment is a business that sells in a Darwinian fashion. What does the best mean now? Just what's hot.

Phil West, 05.25.2011

Austin-based Writer exploring the places in which pop culture and politics intersect

For those alienated by the Arcade Fire's win, it strangely feels like last year's public outcry about Obamacare. The whole package was met with a wariness that this was somehow too big and too Canadian.

Danny Groner, 05.25.2011

Manager, Shutterstock

It's been a rocky road for the pop star. His stardom has also given pop critics time to evaluate what's behind Bieber's appeal, popularity, and following. Here, a sample of what they're saying.

Steve Stoute, 10.26.2011

Founder and CEO; Translation

Over the course of my 20-year history as an executive in the music business, I have come to the conclusion that the Grammy Awards have clearly lost touch with contemporary popular culture.

Pandora Young, 05.25.2011

Cultural commentator and lipstick critic

Lady Gaga wore bright yellow nails at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards to match her fierce rubber ensemble. The latex look we'll leave to Miss Gags, but ...

Ray Ivey, 05.25.2011

Education Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Adjunct Professor

Having had numerous conversations with students concerning a myriad of topics, one was more alluring and captivating than most: Lady Gaga's Red Carpet entrance to the Grammys.

Asher Smith, 05.25.2011

1L, Yale Law

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Or Justin Bieber fans staying up past their bedtimes on a Sunday night. This isn't the first time Bieber's fans have thrown joint, public temper tantrums.

Tara Dublin, 05.25.2011

Last night during the Grammy Awards, one thing became abundantly clear to me: I don't have to watch awards shows anymore. I can just read Twitter.

David Wild, 05.25.2011

TV Writer; Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone; Co-Author, 'Diary of a Player"'

Once I wrote liner notes for one of Dylan's albums, and he very politely asked me not to use "any adjectives."

Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, 05.25.2011

A recent college grad and avid blogger

Taylor Swift cleaned up well at the 2010 Grammys, netting four awards and adding to her already staggering list of achievements and accomplishments. This year, she was nowhere to be found

Mike Ragogna, 05.25.2011

Radio Personality on Solar Powered KRUU-FM, Music Biz Vet

"When I listen to music today, it feels like there is a lot of soul missing in soul and R&B music. I think technology, in a lot of ways, has become a crutch for people who really aren't as talented as they appear to be," Benét said.

Andrew Shapter, 05.25.2011

Filmmaker, photographer and screenwriter

The following post is an open letter to members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. I'm not a musician, music expert, or member ...